Physical Therapist (PT)

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Oregon is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver safe and effective therapy through comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education tailored to patient goals. You will collaborate with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to promote optimal function and community participation.

Candidates must hold an active Oregon PT license and be able to travel between care sites; BLS Healthcare Provider certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Therapy and counseling principles for diagnosis, treatment, and rehab.
• Professional documentation and written communication of clinical content.
• Effective written and oral communication for team coordination and presentations.
• Collaborative work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective physical therapy services with evaluation, treatment, and education.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and team members to promote teamwork.

Skills

Therapy & Counseling

Business Writing

Communication

Team Building

Time Management

Education

Oregon PT license

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Responsible for providing safe and effective Physical Therapy services by implementing appropriate evaluation, treatment, and education designed to meet the identified needs and functional goals of the patient. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, families/caregivers, and team members. Promotes teamwork.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The Rehabilitation teams at Samaritan evaluate and treat patients with injuries or conditions that have caused either a decline in physical mobility or functional independence. We offer a variety of specialized services including orthopedic rehab, neurological and stroke rehab, balance and dizziness rehab and chronic pain treatment with the use of movement. The main goal is return to function and community activities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unencumbered Oregon Physical Therapy license required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Must be able to travel to multiple points of care.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Therapy and Counseling - Possess the skills and knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and cognitive conditions. Ability to provide counseling and guidance.
• Business Writing - Strong business writing skills, including the ability to professionally communicate clinical content in written documentation that is easily understood by the end user.
• Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally

(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently

(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually

(67 - 100% of the time)

• CLIMB - STAIRS
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
• PINCH Fingers
• SIT
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
• SQUAT Repetitive
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• KNEEL (on knees)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• REACH - Upward
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
• PULL (0-20 pounds force)
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• REACH - Forward
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY
• None specified